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Mickey Alan Day, 46, appears for his sentencing hearing Wednesday in Clark County Superior Court. He was sentenced to nearly seven years in prison for second-degree manslaughter in a fatal pellet gun shooting.

Vancouver man sentenced to nearly 7 years in fatal pellet-gun shooting described by prosecutor as bizarre

Mickey Alan Day, 46, appears for his sentencing hearing Wednesday in Clark County Superior Court. He was sentenced to nearly seven years in prison for second-degree manslaughter in a fatal pellet gun shooting.

November 29, 2023, 3:26pm Clark County News

A Vancouver man was sentenced Wednesday to nearly seven years in prison for fatally shooting a man with a pellet gun — a case both prosecuting and defense attorneys called bizarre. Read story

Electronic storage detection K-9 Hota takes a break at the Vancouver Police Department's West Precinct.

Vancouver Police K-9 Hota has a nose for detection, sniffs out electronic storage devicesvideo icon

Electronic storage detection K-9 Hota takes a break at the Vancouver Police Department's West Precinct.

November 29, 2023, 6:07am Clark County News

The Vancouver Police Department’s newest K-9 officer sat near the door of a room at the department’s West Precinct. The sweet-faced black Labrador retriever looked to his partner for direction. Read story

Owner Ratany Ouk decorates the exterior of her shop Ratany Bloom at 1911 Main St. in Vancouver&rsquo;s Uptown Village. A recent survey shows three quarters of small retailers rely heavily on holiday shoppers.

Holiday shopping season critical to Clark County’s small businesses

Owner Ratany Ouk decorates the exterior of her shop Ratany Bloom at 1911 Main St. in Vancouver&rsquo;s Uptown Village. A recent survey shows three quarters of small retailers rely heavily on holiday shoppers.

November 29, 2023, 6:07am Business

Clark County’s retailers are just starting their busy season, a time that is critically important to small retailers nationwide. Still, a new survey shows consumers may not be aware of how beneficial it is to small businesses when consumers spend their dollars locally. Read story

Members of the Clark County Council are pictured after new councilors took the oath of office at the Clark County Public Service Center on Jan. 3, 2023. Councilors are Glen Yung, from left, Michelle Belkot, Karen Bowerman, on screen, Gary Medvigy and Sue Marshall.

Clark County Council begins process to address climate change with growth management plan update

Members of the Clark County Council are pictured after new councilors took the oath of office at the Clark County Public Service Center on Jan. 3, 2023. Councilors are Glen Yung, from left, Michelle Belkot, Karen Bowerman, on screen, Gary Medvigy and Sue Marshall.

November 29, 2023, 6:06am Clark County News

The Clark County Council on Tuesday took two incremental steps toward shaping the county’s response to climate change. Read story

A federal jury last week found in favor of a Vancouver police Sgt. Julie Ballou's retaliation claims against the city of Vancouver after she raised concerns of sex discrimination when she was passed over for promotions. In 2018, Sgt. Julie Ballou participated in a camp for kids in Vancouver, talking to them about police work.

Vancouver police sergeant prevails on claim in lawsuit against city

A federal jury last week found in favor of a Vancouver police Sgt. Julie Ballou's retaliation claims against the city of Vancouver after she raised concerns of sex discrimination when she was passed over for promotions. In 2018, Sgt. Julie Ballou participated in a camp for kids in Vancouver, talking to them about police work.

November 28, 2023, 6:03pm Clark County News

A federal jury last week found in favor of some of a Vancouver police sergeant’s retaliation claims against the city of Vancouver after she raised concerns of sex discrimination when she was passed over for promotions. Read story

The Clark County Food Bank is among the nonprofit organizations in Clark County that encourages the community to donate on Giving Tuesday.

Clark County nonprofits celebrate GivingTuesday, praise community support

The Clark County Food Bank is among the nonprofit organizations in Clark County that encourages the community to donate on Giving Tuesday.

November 28, 2023, 5:35pm Business

Tuesday marked the 11th annual GivingTuesday, a day when many local nonprofits launched campaigns to generate community donations. Read story

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Former legislative candidate John Ley pleads not guilty in voter fraud case; his lawyer says charges politically motivated

John Ley, The Columbian files (The Columbian files)

November 28, 2023, 5:32pm Clark County News

Former legislative candidate John Ley pleaded not guilty Tuesday in Clark County Superior Court to felony voter fraud charges related to his unsuccessful run for an 18th Legislative District seat in 2022. Read story

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Clark County Sheriff’s Office finds missing 77-year-old man

Gary Van Dyne

November 28, 2023, 4:33pm Clark County News

The Clark County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help finding a 77-year-old man who's reportedly been missing in the Salmon Creek area since this morning.  Read story

Patrick Timm is a local weather specialist. His column appears Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.

Weather Eye: Arrival of December will bring change in weather pattern

Patrick Timm is a local weather specialist. His column appears Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.

November 28, 2023, 6:03am Clark County News

Today will be the sixth day in a row without measurable rainfall as we have enjoyed beautiful sunny days and crisp cold nights. Beginning on Thanksgiving Vancouver had a low of 32 degrees, Black Friday was chilly with 27 degrees and 24 degrees Saturday and 25 degrees Sunday. Cold enough?… Read story

nLIGHT secures $34.5 million military contract to create high-energy laser

November 28, 2023, 5:59am Business

Camas-based semiconductor and fiber laser provider nLIGHT announced Monday the company has secured a $34.5 million contract supporting the U.S. Army’s Rapid Capabilities Critical Technologies Office. Read story